Operations Director

AMETEK, Inc.; Nuevo Laredo; Sur place; MXN 1 800 000 - 2 800 000; Plein temps

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Incentive

Résumé du poste

AMETEK, Inc. seeks a Director of Operations to drive safe, efficient plant performance, including manufacturing, materials, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop strategic plans, and ensure alignment with company goals while optimizing productivity and costs. The role requires 7-10+ years in manufacturing with strong leadership, Lean expertise, and bilingual Spanish/English as needed by site.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in manufacturing/operations with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and operational excellence.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred depending on site needs.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee all plant operations including manufacturing, materials management, and support functions
• Develop and execute operational plans to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, productivity, waste reduction) across the plant
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., QSR, safety, environmental)
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, and labor management across departments
• Manage inventory, capacity planning, and resource allocation to optimize plant performance
• Partner with engineering and leadership on capital projects, new product introduction, and process improvements

Connaissances

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Strategic thinking

Bilingual Spanish/English

Formation

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations

Description du poste

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The Director, Operations is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of plant operations, including manufacturing, materials, quality, and continuous improvement. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant operations while driving productivity, cost efficiency, and operational excellence across the facility. The position leads cross-functional teams, establishes operational strategy, and ensures alignment with company goals and performance targets.

What you will do:

• Lead and oversee all plant operations including manufacturing, materials management, and support functions
• Develop and execute operational plans to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, productivity, waste reduction) across the plant
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., QSR, safety, environmental)
• Lead workforce planning, talent development, and labor management across departments
• Manage inventory, capacity planning, and resource allocation to optimize plant performance
• Partner with engineering and leadership on capital projects, new product introduction, and process improvements

What we are looking for:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field(or equivalent experience)
• 7-10+ years in manufacturing/operations with progressive leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and operational excellence
• Experience managing multi-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred depending on site needs
• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus
• Proven leadership and decision-making ability
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

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Compensation

Currency: MXN

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Yes

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.